Sushi Kimura - 390 Orchard Rd

Stepping into this restaurant feels like stepping out of the bustles of Orchard Road and into the quaint back alleys of Ginza. This is an excellent sushi-ya, but this you can already tell from their current one Michelin star rating. So here is what I can add: For our lunch we have pre-ordered the Raku omakase set (250$++) at reservation already. The four otsumami snacks were all top notch, with the Hokkaido abalone topped with sea weed being a particular highlight. During this part of the menu it's already pretty obvious that quality here is imperative, with all ingredients being flown in from Japan, including the water used for cooking the rice. Also noteworthy, that while sourcing all ingredients in Japan, they also focus on organic producers. The nigiri sequence was of course the highlight. Edomae style, quite pronounced vinegar notes in the shari (rice). Love how neatly the neta (toppings) are placed, giving a very harmonious mouth feel. After eight pieces of nigiri, the lunch was finished by a bowl of rice topped with sea urchin, ikura and negitoro, two kind of egg custard and heavenly Japanese fruits. They have a short but crisp wine list with champagne, sake and white Burgundy but as it was lunch time we stuck to complementary green tea.

Had the Haru set. Very nice interior and zen feel. Food was what you expect, even the chutoro was almost ootoro. The ika came off a little slimy tbh, not the best for sure. Noteworthy; Chutoro was almost ootoro Murasaki uni melts in your mouth Saba, perfectly seasoned great texture Clams rare to have it in omakase but great The bowl, the donburu is awesome and the seasonal small squid in it is simply amazing and best I ever had.

Food is splendid, always excited for my next dish. Really one of a must try Japanese Omakase place in Singapore. P.s Chef Kimura is very bubbly and treats his customer almost like a friend.

There are 3 great Japanese chef at Sushi Kimura. Friendly chef Kimura made our experience comfortable and pleasant. Chef explained the types and parts of the fish from different parts of Hokkaido. The ingredients were very fresh. The settings and introduction of every dish were matched nicely. The sushi rice spread in your mouth so wonderfully that could only be mastered by a high level sushi chef. The fragrance and tasty grilled fish felt so good for the palate. The Organic Jack bean tea from his friend's farm ended so well.

While the food was adequately fine, the freshness and quality of grub didn’t meet expectations of a one-Michelin star restaurant. The sashimi course, as well as the 8 sushis, tasted one dimensional. The dining process also lacked the personal touch of an Omakase experience. I can think of better alternatives for the current price point of $250++/pax for lunch.

love it love it.. it's amazing how good sushi can be in the hands of a master. price of course, is expensive.. to me, this is the kins of place where we come for experience and appreciation of quality.

Quality sushi and food with thoughtful presentation and attentive staff. While I think deserving of its one-Michelin-star status, a bit of polish on the experience is lacking as compared to other Michelin-starred sushi restaurants. Food wise, some dishes were exceptional, while others just good. Adding my ratings by dish to the photos. Some small service details could be improved. For example, my oshibori was used and sat for 10+ minutes before I kindly mentioned that it could be cleared. Additionally I was mid bite when a staff member interrupted to place another dish in front of me. Small restaurant details: the linear diffuser directly above the katana on display is visibly warped and distracting from the otherwise serene, minimalistic aesthetic. The chopsticks were OK, but could be of much higher quality and condition. Also, the chopstick rest design clashes with the other utensils and crockery. Finally, on the other patrons, so many were focused on taking photos of every dish it was quite distracting—and detracted from my ability to enjoy the chef and his staff’s craft. At one point, a woman took a video call on speakerphone that was quite disturbing to what I suspect is the desired environment.

Stunning dinner. Every element was so thoughtful and considered, and artfully arranged. Quality was excellent and service top-notch. I’m not keen on nor have tried fish liver but what I tasted here was absolutely delicious. What’s interesting is how much we loved the sushi rice which is chewier and prepared with aged vinegar. It truly elevated the seafood. Can’t wait to return!